Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8716| House
| Updated: 10/30/2020
Albio Sires
Democratic Representative
New Jersey
Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020 This bill supports U.S. economic engagement and diplomatic presence in Latin American and Caribbean countries and implements requirements to counter foreign corrupt practices and malign business practices in the region. Specifically, the bill establishes measures to (1) increase U.S. economic competitiveness and promote the rule of law in Latin American and Caribbean countries, (2) promote regional security and digital security, and (3) protect human rights in the Americas and advance the role of civil society in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
International Affairs
Alternative and renewable resourcesArgentinaAsiaBrazilCaribbean areaChinaCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCubaCultural exchanges and relationsDams and canalsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEcuadorElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy storage, supplies, demandEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international corporationsForeign loans and debtGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLatin AmericaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingNavigation, waterways, harborsNews media and reportingOil and gasPublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSpacecraft and satellitesSubversive activitiesTelephone and wireless communicationTrade secrets and economic espionageU.S. and foreign investmentsVenezuelaVisas and passportsWages and earningsWestern Hemisphere
Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8716| House
| Updated: 10/30/2020
Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020 This bill supports U.S. economic engagement and diplomatic presence in Latin American and Caribbean countries and implements requirements to counter foreign corrupt practices and malign business practices in the region. Specifically, the bill establishes measures to (1) increase U.S. economic competitiveness and promote the rule of law in Latin American and Caribbean countries, (2) promote regional security and digital security, and (3) protect human rights in the Americas and advance the role of civil society in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Albio Sires
Democratic Representative
New Jersey
Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee
International Affairs
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesArgentinaAsiaBrazilCaribbean areaChinaCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCubaCultural exchanges and relationsDams and canalsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEcuadorElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy storage, supplies, demandEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international corporationsForeign loans and debtGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLatin AmericaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingNavigation, waterways, harborsNews media and reportingOil and gasPublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSpacecraft and satellitesSubversive activitiesTelephone and wireless communicationTrade secrets and economic espionageU.S. and foreign investmentsVenezuelaVisas and passportsWages and earningsWestern Hemisphere